Knihobot

Joseph Bizup

    The Craft of Research
    A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations
    • 2018

      Dewey, Bellow, Strauss, and Friedman are just a few of the influential thinkers associated with the University of Chicago, but none has garnered more respect than Kate Turabian. As the dissertation secretary for decades, she authored the definitive guide on completing and submitting student papers. Her Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations has sold over seven million copies since its 1937 debut. The seventh edition represents a significant revision, ensuring it remains an essential resource for writers at all levels—from first-year undergraduates to seasoned scholars. Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, and the late Wayne C. Booth, along with the University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff, have enhanced this classic, preserving Turabian’s practical advice while incorporating new research and citation methods for the digital age. This edition expands the guide significantly, offering a comprehensive overview of the research and writing process, from formulating questions to revising drafts. It also includes an authoritative section on citation practices, fully updated to align with the fifteenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style, covering various source types and electronic citations. The final section addresses stylistic issues crucial for crafting strong papers, while the appendix consolidates essential formatting guidelines. This revised edition is a timeless reference, tailored for a new

      A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations
    • 2016

      The Craft of Research

      • 306 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      3,9(2818)Ohodnotit

      With more than 400,000 copies now in print, The Craft of Research is the unrivaled resource for researchers at every level, from first-year undergraduates to research reporters at corporations and government offices. Seasoned researchers and educators Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams present an updated third edition of their classic handbook, whose first and second editions were written in collaboration with the late Wayne C. Booth. The Craft of Research explains how to build an argument that motivates readers to accept a claim; how to anticipate the reservations of readers and to respond to them appropriately; and how to create introductions and conclusions that answer that most demanding question, “So what?” The third edition includes an expanded discussion of the essential early stages of a research task: planning and drafting a paper. The authors have revised and fully updated their section on electronic research, emphasizing the need to distinguish between trustworthy sources (such as those found in libraries) and less reliable sources found with a quick Web search. A chapter on warrants has also been thoroughly reviewed to make this difficult subject easier for researchers Throughout, the authors have preserved the amiable tone, the reliable voice, and the sense of directness that have made this book indispensable for anyone undertaking a research project.

      The Craft of Research